Section 439 Indian Penal Code
Section 439 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 is about Punishment for intentionally running vessel agroun, or ashore with intent to commit theft, etc. It is under ‘Of Mischief’ of CHAPTER XVII (OF OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY) of the Code.
Punishment for intentionally running vessel agroun, or ashore with intent to commit theft, etc.
Whoever intentionally runs any vessel aground or ashore, intending to commit theft of any property contained therein or to dishonestly misappropriate any such property, or with intent that such theft or misappropriation of property may be committed, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
